Fixin' Ugly Houses for Money

What makes this book so valuable is that it is written by a gentleman with over 40 years of "hands on" real estate investing. Not just another slick talker. Every bit of information in book is based upon real life investing experiences by a seasoned professional. Why reinvent the wheel. Jays' already done that for you. It is ez to read and understand. Ive been doing fixer-uppers for almost 10 years now, and Jay's book put me on the fast trak creating monthly cash flow. Jay stands behind his word and is only a phone call away if you need some help. How many authors can you do that with!

This is a book written in a "folksy" manner that provides tips for making money and building wealth in real estate. "Fixer Jay" DeCima is a succesful investor residing in California who has made his millions in real estate focusing on the"fixer-upper" niche. This book passes along secrets that he believes will make others wealthy if followed. It reminded me a little of Lonnie Scruggs' books on investing in mobile homes...lots of practical advice mixed with some amusing anecdotes and written in a "country boy" folksy manner. I have read quite a few real estate books and found this one to be rather basic, but still contained some gems and ideas that I have not seen in other books. The book actually does not limit itself to "fixer-uppers" or how to rehab property, but also discusses a number of techniques for successful real estate investing including finding properties, partnering, negotiating, financing tips, landlording and keeping focused on the big picture while accumulating long-term wealth. On the whole I liked this book and would recommend it to a beginning or intermediate level real estate investor. Experienced investors probably already know most of these tricks. It is easy to read but a little long (over 400 pages). If you are new to real estate investing, you should consider adding this book to your library.